Physician Pediatrics - Competitive Salary

Job Description

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• Responsible for Level IIB Special Care Nursery.
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• Required to round on pediatric inpatients, well babies, and special care nursery.
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• Perform procedures including circumcisions, frenotomy, lumbar puncture, intubation, and UVC placement.
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• Manage infants born at 32 weeks and above, including CPAP, surfactant, and ventilator care.
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• Average of 1,000 deliveries per year.
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• Average daily census: 12 patients, including 2 pediatric inpatients, 8 well newborns, and 4 special care.
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• Emergency department consults and limited outpatient medical consults.
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• Provide newborn care and attend high-risk deliveries.
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• Six 24-hour shifts per 28-day block.
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• 48-hour shifts from 8 am Saturday to 8 am Monday.
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• All call is in-house with access to a call room.
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• Average number of patients per day: 8-10.
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• Types of cases include well babies, low-acuity pediatric patients (reactive airway, RSV, dehydration), special care for 32 weeks and up, and ER consults.
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• Preference for candidates with an Ohio license.
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• Must be NRP and PALS certified.
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• Preference for candidates trained in circumcision and frenotomy.
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• Support staff includes floor nurses and a pediatric educator.
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• Sole provider on duty.
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• Nationwide Children’s Hospital collaborative partnership with access to pediatric specialists, research, and clinical trials.
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• Local administration and decision-making with invested leadership seeking input.
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• Preference for candidates within driving distance; hotel accommodations may be provided for multiple-day commitments.
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